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Nepal Engineering Council (NEC) Licensure Exam FAQs
Essential rules, exam format, pass marks, and preparation tips for engineering license candidates in Nepal | Engilicense
1. What is the format and duration of the NEC license exam in Nepal?
The Nepal Engineering Council (NEC) licensure examination consists of 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) carrying 100 marks. The test duration is 120 minutes (2 hours). Questions are uniformly distributed across 10 syllabus chapters with exactly 10 questions per chapter.
2. Is there negative marking in the Nepal Engineering Council (NEC) license exam?
No, there is NO negative marking in the NEC licensure examination. You receive 1 mark for each correct answer and 0 marks for wrong or omitted answers. Candidates should always attempt all 100 questions.
3. What is the pass mark required for the NEC license exam?
The pass mark is 50 marks out of 100 (50%). There is no individual sectional cutoff for chapters, but achieving a total aggregate of 50 or above is mandatory to qualify for registration as a licensed engineer.
4. Who is required to take the NEC licensure exam in Nepal?
Under the amended Nepal Engineering Council Act, all engineering graduates from colleges in Nepal (such as IOE, KU, PU, PoU) and foreign universities who graduated after the mandatory license rule enactment must pass the licensure exam to obtain an "A" category engineering registration license. Without this license, graduates cannot legally practice or endorse engineering designs in Nepal.
5. Are calculators allowed in the NEC examination hall?
Basic non-programmable scientific calculators (such as Casio fx-82 or fx-991ES series) are typically allowed, while programmable calculators and mobile devices are strictly forbidden. Always check the official admit card guidelines issued by the NEC before exam day.
6. Where can I practice free NEC license mock tests online?
Engilicense (engilicense.sajilotool.com) provides free full-length NEC mock tests with an authentic 120-minute timer simulation, chapter-wise MCQs, instant scoring, mistake tracking, and comprehensive explanations for every question.
7. What is the syllabus for Computer Engineering in the NEC license exam?
The 10 syllabus chapters are:
- Basic Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Digital Logic & Microprocessor
- Programming & Data Structures
- Computer Architecture & Embedded Systems
- Computer Networks & Security
- Software Engineering & Project Management
- Database Management Systems (DBMS)
- Operating Systems
- Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technologies
- Engineering Professional Practice & Ethics